2002 BMW 320 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2002 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 320 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 320 | 960 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |